US9689160B2 - Reusable module for manufacturing at least one portion of a repeatedly dismountable wall of a construction - Google Patents

Reusable module for manufacturing at least one portion of a repeatedly dismountable wall of a construction Download PDF

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US9689160B2
US9689160B2 US14/649,307 US201314649307A US9689160B2 US 9689160 B2 US9689160 B2 US 9689160B2 US 201314649307 A US201314649307 A US 201314649307A US 9689160 B2 US9689160 B2 US 9689160B2
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  • the present invention relates to a reusable module for manufacturing at least one portion of a repeatedly dismountable wall of a construction.
  • the present invention also relates to a method for manufacturing a wall of a construction which can be dismounted more than once.
  • ‘Reusable’ in this description means a module which is not connected to further modules by means of permanent connection means, such as cement, glue or other chemical bonds.
  • the dismountable wall made with the reusable modules may be dismounted and remounted several times, unlike traditional walls made of modules fixed to one another by means of concrete, glue or other chemical bonders.
  • Reusable modules for making temporary walls are known in the art, e.g. from patent application WO2009/104047.
  • the modules described in this patent application essentially comprise a parallelepiped body intended to define an outer surface of the aforesaid wall.
  • each module comprises:
  • Each module is coupled to at least one further module engaging the protrusions thereof in respective grooves of the further module and coupling the grooves thereof with respective circular protrusions of the further module.
  • Each module can be further coupled to the further module superimposable on it by means of a pair of threaded tie-rods.
  • the threaded tie-rods extend between the superimposed rows of modules and are arranged at a median axis of the modules themselves.
  • Each tie-rod comprises, in particular, an externally threaded stem crossing a respective module and a head of an upper end, onto which the stem of a further tie-rod crossing the further module is screwed.
  • the diameter of the head of each tie-rod is slightly larger than the stem and cooperates with the module on one side and with the other module on the other side.
  • the aforesaid tie-rods can exclusively withstand traction stresses bearing on the modules, i.e. can prevent the separation of the modules.
  • the bodies of the modules of known type may be made only of compression resistant materials, in fact limiting the possible embodiments of known type.
  • tie-rods extend between overlapped rows of modules.
  • Patent application PCT/KR2005/001402 describes a system for connecting prefabricated modules according to the preamble of claim 1 .
  • connection system comprises a plurality of bolts extending along respective vertical axes connected to one another to form a plurality of vertical rows.
  • Each bolt comprises a head and a threaded stem.
  • the head of each bolt defines a nut screw into which the threaded stem of the upper bolt is screwed.
  • the head of each bolt comprises a lower surface, which comes into contact with the lower module, and an upper surface, which is distanced from the upper module.
  • the bolts have the exclusive function of preventing the separation of the modules, without withstanding the downward compression loads, e.g. due to weight, acting on the wall, which are absorbed by the modules only.
  • connection members for preventing the separation of the modules and for withstanding a significant portion of the downward compression loads.
  • Patent applications EP-A-1498555 and U.S. Pat. No. 2,700,295 illustrate modules connected to one another by casting a binder, e.g. cement.
  • U.S. Pat. No. 599,864 describes modules comprising respective downward tapering conical cavities and a connection system for connecting such superimposed modules to one another, essentially formed by downward tapering conical members inserted in respective conical cavities of the superimposed modules.
  • connection system illustrated in U.S. Pat. No. 599,864 does not oppose any resistance to the upwards distancing of the upper module from the lower module, making it entirely unsuitable to make temporary walls adapted to withstand loads of a given entity.
  • the aforesaid object is reached by the present invention in that it relates to a reusable module for manufacturing at least one portion of a repeatedly dismountable wall of a construction, as defined in claim 1 .
  • the present invention also relates to a method for manufacturing a repeatedly dismountable wall of a construction as defined in claim 27 .
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a portion of a construction comprising a plurality of reusable modules according to a first embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view on a further magnified scale of a reusable module according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 shows some components of the module in FIGS. 1 and 2 on a highly magnified scale
  • FIG. 4 is an exploded view of the components in FIG. 3 ;
  • FIGS. 5 and 6 are perspective views from the top and bottom of a reusable module according to a second embodiment of the present invention, respectively;
  • FIG. 7 is a section view of a portion of construction comprising a plurality of reusable modules according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIGS. 8 and 9 are perspective views from the top and bottom of a reusable module according to a third embodiment of the present invention, respectively.
  • FIG. 10 is a section view of a portion of construction comprising a plurality of reusable modules according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
  • reference numerals 1 a , 1 b , 1 c , 1 d indicate a reusable dismountable module for manufacturing a wall 2 , 3 of a construction 4 which can be dismounted several times.
  • the construction 4 could be used in the building sector and in other sectors and could be a partition, an outer wall, a piece of furniture, a container, a piece of leisure equipment or an artistic creation.
  • Each module 1 a , 1 b , 1 c , 1 d can be reused several times because it is not restrained to the further modules 1 a , 1 b , 1 c , 1 d by means of a permanent binder, such as for example cement, glue or chemical binders.
  • a permanent binder such as for example cement, glue or chemical binders.
  • the construction 4 can be mounted and dismounted several times.
  • the module 1 a is vertically superimposed on a pair of modules 1 c , 1 b , and is arranged beneath a module 1 d and a further module (not shown).
  • each module 1 a is superimposed on two mutually adjacent modules 1 c , 1 b and arranged beneath mutually adjacent halves of the module 1 d and the further module (not shown).
  • Each module 1 a ( 1 b , 1 c , 1 d ) essentially comprises:
  • the body 5 comprises a lower face 8 and an upper face 9 opposite to each other and laying on respective horizontal planes which are parallel to each other in use.
  • the face 9 comprises a first and a second square relief 10 , one of which engages a first groove (not shown) of a face 8 of the module 1 d and the other of which engages a second groove of a lower face of the further module (not shown).
  • the face 8 comprises a first and a second square groove (not shown), one of which is engaged by a respective relief 10 of the module 1 c and the other of which is engaged by a respective relief 10 of the module 1 d.
  • the body 5 further comprises a pair of opposite faces 11 parallel to each other and vertically interposed between the faces 8 , 9 .
  • the body 5 finally comprises a pair of opposite faces 12 parallel to each other and vertically interposed between the faces 8 , 9 and interposed between the faces 11 .
  • the faces 11 and 12 define respective portions of mutually the opposite walls 2 , 3 of the construction 4 .
  • each module 1 a ( 1 b , 1 c , 1 d ) ( FIG. 2 ):
  • axes Y, Z are orthogonal to each other and to axis X.
  • the members 6 a ( 6 b , 6 c , 6 d ) are carried in fixed manner by the respective bodies 5 .
  • each module 1 a extends along the axes X of the respective modules 1 a ( 1 b , 1 c , 1 d ) and form a two-dimensional casing 13 in a section obtained on an orthogonal plan P arranged horizontally in use.
  • the members 6 a , 6 b , 6 c , 6 d are fixed to the body 5 at the extensions of the vertexes of the relief 10 itself.
  • the casing 13 extends on the plane P defined in directions X, Y in the aforesaid section.
  • the members 6 a ( 6 b , 6 c , 6 d ), and thus the casing 13 extend about the projection G of the centre of gravity of the respective module 1 a ( 1 b , 1 c , 1 d ) on the plane P ( FIG. 2 ).
  • the members 6 a ( 6 b , 6 c , 6 d ) are carried by the faces 11 , 12 of the respective module 1 a ( 1 b , 1 c , 1 d ).
  • the casing 13 defines an intrados and an extrados with respect to the loads generated by the weight and the working loads of the construction 4 .
  • the casing 13 supports both the traction forces and the compression forces deriving from the weight and the working loads of the construction 4 .
  • the member 6 a comprises ( FIGS. 3 and 4 ), in particular:
  • the stem 15 is cylindrical, has axis A and a first and a second axial end 18 , 19 opposite to each other.
  • the axial end 18 faces the module 1 d and is thus arranged above in use.
  • the axial end 19 faces the modules 1 c , 1 b and is thus arranged below in use.
  • the pin 16 is elongated along an axis B orthogonal to axis A and protrudes radially from axis A.
  • the holes 17 are arranged in interposed position between the axial ends 18 , 19 and closer to the axial end 19 .
  • Each module 1 a , 1 b , 1 c , 1 d comprises a plurality of restraining members 7 , each of which connects a respective member 6 a of the module 1 a to a corresponding member 6 b , 6 c , 6 d of the module 1 b , 1 c , 1 d or of the further module (not shown) in releasable manner.
  • the restraining members 7 are arranged at the vertexes of the relief 10 .
  • the restraining member 7 adapted to connect one of the members 6 b of module 1 b to the corresponding member 6 a of module 1 a is described by way of example in this description.
  • Each restraining member 7 is configured so as to;
  • the restraining member 7 defines a seat 20 which can be snap-locked by the pin 16 of the member 6 b of the module 1 b.
  • the restraining member 7 is connected to the stem 15 in position adjacent to the axial end 18 .
  • the restraining member 7 is tubular and has a greater diameter than that of the stem 15 .
  • the seat 20 defines a cavity 21 of axis A engaged by the axial end 19 of the stem 15 of the module 1 b.
  • the seat 20 further comprises:
  • the stem 15 of the module 1 b is arranged in the first angular insertion position and inserted in the seat 20 parallel to axis A, so that the ends 24 , 25 of the pin 16 engage the respective grooves 22 .
  • the stem 15 is turned about axis A so that the ends 24 , 25 of the pin 16 snap-lock the grooves 23 .
  • the stem 15 is hollow and smooth, i.e. is not threaded on a surface 29 thereof.
  • the restraining member 7 further comprises a collar 30 defining the seat 20 connected to the stem 15 of the module 1 a.
  • the collar 30 is connected to the stem 15 by means of a pin 31 ( FIGS. 3 and 4 ) extending radially to axis A.
  • the pin 31 engages a pair of through circular seats 32 defined by the stem 15 itself and a pair of circular through seats 33 defined by the collar 30 and superimposed in the respective seats 32 .
  • the diameter of the collar 30 is greater than that of the stem 15 and the collar 30 surrounds the stem 15 itself in position adjacent to the axial end 18 of the stem 15 .
  • the collar 30 comprises ( FIG. 4 ) a lower face 56 and an upper face 57 opposite to each other.
  • face 57 is arranged in contact with the module 1 a ( 1 d ) arranged above.
  • Face 56 is arranged in contact with the module 1 b , 1 c ( 1 a ) arranged below.
  • the vertical compression load due to the proper weight of the walls 2 , 3 or to further vertical forces applied to the construction 4 are transmitted from the module 1 a ( 1 d ) arranged above to the collar 30 , and from there to the stems 15 of the module 1 b ( 1 c ) arranged below.
  • Each member 6 a further comprises a collar 40 , the diameter of which is greater than that of the stem 15 and which surrounds the stem 15 itself in position adjacent to the axial end 19 .
  • the collar 40 is connected to the stem 15 by means of a pin 35 ( FIG. 3 ), which extends radially to axis A.
  • a pin 35 engages a pair of circular through seats 34 defined by the stem 15 and a pair of circular through seats 36 defined by the collar 40 .
  • the seats 36 are superimposed on the respective seats 34 .
  • the seats 34 are interposed between the pin 16 and the seats 32 along axis A and are circumferentially offset with respect to the seats 32 about axis A.
  • each member 6 a ( 6 b , 6 c , 6 d ) abuts against the collar 40 of the member 6 b ( 6 a , 6 c , 6 d ) to which it is connected when the aforesaid members 6 a , 6 b were connected to each other by inserting the pin 16 of the member 6 b ( 6 a , 6 c , 6 d ) into the grooves 23 of the restraining member 7 .
  • the body 5 may be made of any one of the following materials: plastic, in particular PVC, nylon, Plexiglas, recycled plastic, or wood, brick or concrete.
  • the walls 11 , 12 define a lining of the building 4 without needing further machining and/or interventions thereon.
  • the body 5 comprises ( FIGS. 1 and 2 ):
  • the holes 48 , 49 extend, in particular, orthogonal to faces 8 , 9 , and 11 , respectively.
  • the holes 48 , 49 are circular, in the illustrated case in point.
  • the respective holes 48 , 49 are superimposed and communicate with one another once the modules 1 a , 1 b , 1 c , 1 d and the further module are connected to one another.
  • the holes 48 superimposed on one another define a first duct arranged vertically in use.
  • the holes 49 superimposed on each other define a second duct arranged horizontally in use.
  • the aforesaid ducts define respective housings for technological networks, such as for example hydraulic or electric networks.
  • the construction 4 is made by arranging the modules 1 a , 1 b , 1 c , 1 d so as to form the walls 2 , 3 .
  • Each module 1 a is connected to the modules 1 b , 1 c , 1 d firstly by restraining the relieves 10 into the corresponding grooves (not shown) of the modules 1 b , 1 c , 1 d.
  • the members 6 a of the module 1 a are connected to the corresponding members 6 b , 6 c , 6 d of the modules 1 b , 1 c , 1 d by means of the restraining members 7 .
  • each restraining module 7 is fixed to the respective stem 15 of the module 1 a by virtue of the respective pin 31 which engages the seats 32 of the stem 15 itself.
  • the stem 15 of the member 6 b is arranged in the first angular position and inserted parallel to axis A in the seat 20 .
  • the axial end 19 (arranged underneath in use) of the aforesaid stem 15 is inserted in the cavity 21 of the seat 20 of the restraining member 7 .
  • the ends 24 , 25 of the pin 16 engage the grooves 22 of the seat 20 .
  • the stem 15 is turned about axis A to reach the second angular position in which the ends 24 , 25 of the pin 16 snap-lock the grooves 23 in the seat 20 .
  • the collar 30 of the member sa is abuttingly arranged against the collar 40 of the member 6 b once the pin 16 of the member 6 b is locked inside the grooves 24 , 25 of the restraining member 7 .
  • the further members 6 a of the module 1 a are connected to the corresponding further members 6 b of the module 1 b in manner similar to that described above so as to fix module 1 b to module 1 a in stable manner.
  • module 1 a is fixed to modules 1 c , 1 d and to the further module so as to form the construction 4 .
  • the members 6 a , 6 b , 6 c , 6 d form the casing 13 of the construction 4 itself.
  • the holes 48 , 49 define the first and the second duct, respectively, which may be used to accommodate the technological networks, such as for example the hydraulic or electric utility networks of the construction 4 itself.
  • the traction and compression loads generated by the weight and the working loads of the construction 4 are supported by the casing 13 , i.e. by the members 6 a , 6 b , 6 c , 6 d of the modules 1 a , 1 b , 1 C, 1 d.
  • the casing 13 defines both an intrados and an extrados which withstand the aforesaid compression and traction loads.
  • the modules 1 a , 1 b , 1 c , 1 d are disassembled from one another when the construction needs to be dismounted.
  • the module 1 b is disassembled from the module 1 a , by releasing the members 6 b from the corresponding members 6 a and, afterwards, by moving the module 1 b away from the module 1 a so as to release the grooves (not shown) of the module 1 b from the relieves 10 of the module 1 a.
  • each member 6 b is turned about axis A from the second angular position to the first angular position, so as to remove the ends 24 , 25 of the pin 16 from the corresponding grooves 23 of the seat 20 and to accommodate the aforesaid ends 24 , 25 of the pin 16 in the corresponding grooves 22 of the seat 20 .
  • each member 6 b is extracted in direction parallel to the respective axis A from the seat 20 of the respective restraining member 7 .
  • reference numerals 1 a ′, 1 b ′ indicate a reusable module according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
  • module 1 b ′ is arranged below module 1 a′.
  • Module 1 a ′, 1 b ′ is similar to module 1 a , 1 b , 1 c , 1 d and only the differences will be described; corresponding or equivalent parts of modules 1 a ′, 1 b ′ and 1 a , 1 b will be indicated by the same reference numbers where possible.
  • module 1 a ′, 1 b ′ differs from module 1 a , 1 b , 1 c , 1 d in that it comprises a pair of structural members 6 ′ and a pair of through holes 58 ′ adapted to be engaged by respective structural members 6 ′.
  • the structural members 6 ′ and the holes 58 ′ extend along respective axes E′ parallel to direction X.
  • Each structural member 6 ′ is arranged within a respective half 60 ′ of the respective module 1 a ′, 1 b′.
  • Each axis E′ defines a symmetry axis of the respective half 60 ′ of the corresponding module 1 a ′, 1 b ′, and lays on a middle plane of the module 1 a ′, 1 b ′ equally distanced from the faces 12 of the module 1 a ′, 1 b ′ itself.
  • Each structural member 6 ′ comprises:
  • the diameter of the head 51 ′ is greater than the diameter of the stem 50 ′.
  • the stems 50 ′ of the modules 1 b ′ defining a lower row of the wall 2 , 3 have respective ends 53 ′ screwed into a nut 54 ′ the diameter of which is greater than that of the hole 58 ′′ ( FIG. 7 ).
  • the nut 54 ′ fixes each member 6 ′ to the respective module 1 a ′, 1 b′.
  • the stems 50 ′ of the modules 1 a ′ are superimposed over the modules 1 b ′, ( 1 a ′) have the respective ends 53 ′ screwed into the nut screws 52 ′ of the heads 51 ′ of the screws 50 ′ associated to the modules 1 b ′ ( 1 a ′).
  • Each stem 50 ′ comprises a flange 55 ′ transversally protruding from the axis E′ having a lower face 56 ′ in use and an upper face 57 ′ in use opposite to face 56 ′.
  • the diameter of the flange 55 ′ is 1.5 times greater than the diameter of the head 51 ′, and preferably equal to twice the diameter of the head 51 ′.
  • the face 57 ′ is arranged in contact, either directly or indirectly, with the face 8 ′ of the module 1 a ′ arranged above.
  • the face 56 ′ is arranged in contact, either directly or indirectly, with the module 1 b ′ arranged below.
  • the downward loads and the loads due to the weight of the walls 2 , 3 or to the load bearing on the construction 4 on the walls themselves is distributed by the modules 1 a ′ (and by the modules superimposed thereon) and on the members 6 ′ making the member 6 ′ itself collaborate in the mechanical strength of the construction, similarly to the behavior of steel casing and concrete in reinforced concrete structures.
  • each flange 55 ′ extends orthogonally to axis E′.
  • each flange 55 ′ protrudes from the head 51 ′.
  • Each flange 55 ′ is further interposed between the face 9 of the module 1 b ′ arranged below and the face 8 of the module 1 a ′ arranged above.
  • a ring 59 ′ made of elastic material or with a corrugated surface and having locking function is interposed ( FIG. 7 ) between the face 57 ′ of the member 6 ′ and the face 8 of the module 1 a ′ arranged above.
  • the ring 59 ′ transmits the load from the face 8 of the module 1 a ′ to the flange 55 ′ of the lower connection member 6 ′.
  • Each module 1 a ′, 1 b ′ further differs from the module 1 a , 1 b , 1 c , 1 d in that it comprises a pair of cavities 65 ′ with cylindrical axis E′ open at the face 8 thereof ( FIGS. 6 and 7 ).
  • the cavities 65 ′ are contiguous to the holes 58 ′ and are adapted to accommodate the heads 51 ′ of the screws 50 ′ associated to the lower modules or to the nuts 54 ′.
  • the module 1 a ′, 1 b ′ differs from the module 1 a , 1 b , 1 c , 1 d in that it comprises a plurality, four in the case in point, of through holes 80 ′ having respective axes parallel to axis E for each half 60 a′.
  • the holes 80 ′ are arranged symmetrically about axis E′ of the respective half 60 ′ and according to two rows parallel to each other and to direction Y.
  • the modules 1 a ′, 1 b ′ are connected to one another by means of a plurality of connection members 85 ′ extending parallel to the axes E′ and engaging half of the respective holes 80 ′ of the module 1 b ′ and half of the respective holes 80 ′ of the module 1 a′.
  • connection members 85 ′ are made of plastic material, preferably PVC.
  • the operation of the module 1 a ′, 1 b ′ is essentially identical to the operation of the module 1 a , 1 b , 1 c , 1 d and is therefore not described in detail.
  • reference numerals 1 a ′′, 1 b ′′ indicate a reusable module according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
  • Module 1 a ′′, 1 b ′′ is similar to module 1 a ′, 1 b ′ and only the differences will be described; corresponding or equivalent parts of modules 1 a ′′, 1 b ′′ and 1 a ′, 1 b ′ will be indicated by the same reference numbers where possible.
  • Module 1 a ′′, 1 b ′′ differs from module 1 a ′, 1 b ′ in that each structural member 6 ′′ comprises:
  • the stem 50 ′′, the head 51 ′′ and the portion 53 ′′ are defined by a single member in the illustrated case in point.
  • the diameter of the stem 50 ′′ is smaller than the diameter of the head 51 ′′.
  • the diameter of the stem 50 ′′ is, in turn, greater than the diameter of the portion 53 ′′.
  • the module 1 a ′′, 1 b ′′ differs from the module 1 a ′, 1 b ′, in that it comprises a plurality of restraining members 7 ′′ each adapted to connect two structural members 6 ′′ superimposed on each other, and hereinafter named upper and lower structural member 6 ′′.
  • each restraining member 7 ′′ comprises:
  • the body 71 ′′ comprises:
  • the dimensions of the opening 76 ′′ are smaller than the diameter of the head 51 ′′ and greater than the diameter of the stem 50 ′′ in direction radial to axis E′′.
  • the member 6 ′′ carried by the lower module 1 b ′′ is coupled to the restraining member 7 ′′, by inserting the head 51 ′′ in the seat 72 ′′ by means of the opening 75 ′′ and by axially locking the head 51 ′′ against the wall 74 ′′.
  • the portion 53 ′′ of the member 6 ′′ carried by the upper module 1 a ′′ is screwed into the member of the threaded hole 69 ′′, thus making the upper and lower members 6 ′′ integral.
  • each restraining member 7 ′′ comprises a face 56 ′′ arranged above in use and a face 57 ′′ arranged below in use ( FIG. 10 ).
  • the face 57 ′′ is arranged in contact with the module 1 a ′′ ( FIG. 10 ) arranged above.
  • the face 56 ′′ is arranged in contact with the upper face 9 of the module 1 b ′′ arranged below.
  • the lower face 56 ′′ is in contact with a seat 73 ′′ defined by the upper face 9 ′′ of the module 1 b′′.
  • the upper face 57 ′′ is in contact with the lower face 8 ′′ of the module 1 a′′.
  • the module 1 a ′′, 1 b ′′ further differs from the module 1 a ′, 1 b ′ in that it comprises a plurality, four in the case in point, of holes 48 ′′ defining respective vertical, ducts for each half 60 ′′.
  • the holes 48 ′′ are arranged symmetrically about axis E′′ of the respective half 60 ′′ and according to two rows parallel to each other.
  • each member 6 ′′ is preferably fixed to the respective module 1 a ′′, 1 b ′′ by interposing a nut 53 ′′.
  • the operation of the module 1 a ′′, 1 b ′′ is essentially identical to the operation of the module 1 a , 1 b , 1 c , 1 d and is therefore not described in detail.
  • the collar 30 (flange 55 ′, 55 ′′) comprises a face 57 , 57 ′, 57 ′′ cooperating, either directly or indirectly, with the module 1 a , 1 b , 1 c , ad; 1 a ′, 1 b ′; 1 a ′′, 1 b ′′ arranged above.
  • the downward loads due, for example, to the weight of the wall 2 , 3 are transmitted by the module 1 a , 1 b , 1 c , 1 d ; 1 a ′, 1 b ′; 1 a ′′, 1 b ′′ to the collar 30 ( 55 ′, 55 ′′) and are transmitted from the latter to the member 6 a , 6 b , 6 c , 6 d ; 6 ′, 6 ′′ thus engaging the module 1 a , 1 b , 1 c , 1 d ; 1 a ′, 1 b ′; 1 a ′′, 1 b′′.
  • the module 1 a , 1 b , 1 c , 1 d ; 1 a ′, 1 b ′; 1 a ′′, 1 b ′′ does not need to perform any load-bearing functions and may be made of a material with mediocre mechanical properties, thus making it possible to use materials with particular cosmetic or soundproofing or thermal insulation properties.
  • the flexibility of the constructions 4 which can be made with the module 1 a , 1 b , 1 c , 1 d is much greater than in the solution described in patent application WO2009/104047.
  • the diameter of the collar 30 is considerably greater than the diameter of the head of the tie-rods described in patent application 2009/104047, and the collar 30 (flange 55 , 55 ′) may consequently withstand and distribute a greater load to the member 6 a , 6 b , 6 c , 6 d ; 6 ′, 6 ′′.
  • the bodies 5 may be made with a cosmetic finish on the faces 11 and/or 12 , so that the construction 4 may be readily finished. This is particularly advantageous when the construction 4 is intended for a use very different from that of a construction, e.g. for a walk-in closet, a sliding construction on wheels or for assembling a trade show stand.
  • the body 5 carries the member 6 a , 6 b , 6 c , 6 d ; 6 ′, 6 ′′ in fixed manner.
  • connection members 85 ′ allow to connect the modules 1 a , 1 b , 1 c , 1 d ; 1 a ′, 1 b ′; 1 a ′′, 1 b ′′ to one another without requiring protrusions obtained directly on the body 5 .
  • the members 6 a , 6 b , 6 c , 6 d form the casing 13 , which extends from both sides of the axes Y, Z of symmetry of the module 1 a , 1 b , 1 c , 1 d.
  • the members 6 a , 6 b , 6 d , 6 d are located at the intrados and the extrados of the wall 2 , 3 . Consequently, the casing 13 can withstand both traction forces and compression forces generated by the weight and the working load of the wall 2 , 3 .
  • the wall 2 , 3 may accommodate the technological networks in the respective first and second duct.
  • the construction 4 is easy to assemble and disassemble, without requiring specialized manpower and without producing waste, dust or rubble.
  • the module 1 a , 1 b , 1 c , 1 d ; 1 a ′′, 1 b ′′ may be provided with connection members 85 ′ and respective holes 80 ′, instead of relieves 10 .
  • the module 1 a ′, 1 b ′ may comprise the holes 48 , 48 ′′.

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